The 20-year-old who assaulted an Asian delivery person in Bucharest claims that he was 'manipulated' and is in preventive detention.

The young man is being investigated for assault and other violence, as well as for promoting legionary symbols. Although he denies belonging to extremist movements, the young man has been active on social media promoting violence. His mother claims that the attack was revenge for a previous incident involving his sister. He faces a sentence of up to 2 years in prison for racially motivated crimes.